FAQ
Questions before you start
Straight answers about Octav's public beta, source handling, generated notes, maps, review, pricing, privacy, and support.
Start
Getting started
What should I start with?
Start with one trusted source: lecture notes, slides, a transcript, a useful article, a PDF, pasted text, or another resource you want to study.
Do I need an account before importing?
You can prepare a source on the public homepage. Sign-in is required when you analyze it and move into the private study workspace.
Sources
Sources and YouTube
What source workflows does Octav support?
Octav is built around learner-selected material such as PDFs, slides, transcripts, URLs, images, text, Markdown, and other study resources accepted by the import surface.
How does YouTube lecture import work?
YouTube import is transcript-first. Octav uses usable captions or transcripts when available, and unsupported videos are skipped instead of using workaround paths.
Study system
Notes, maps, and review
What does Octav create from a source?
Octav turns trusted material into Markdown notes first, then derives maps, flashcards, quizzes, review paths, and related study structure from that record.
How does review work?
Review can include maps, flashcards, quizzes, spaced practice, and progress cues. The learner controls the pace, source choices, and next study step.
Public beta
Pricing and public beta
Can I start for free?
Yes. Octav's public beta includes a Free path with visible limits. The pricing page shows the current plan catalog and checkout status.
Can visitors buy a paid plan today?
No. Paid checkout remains paused until payment provider setup, webhook proof, policy review, and explicit owner approval are complete.
Trust
Privacy and support
Is my study content public?
No. Study content belongs in the authenticated workspace. Public pages should not include private source text, credentials, secrets, or regulated data.
Where do I get help?
For account access or study workflow issues, email support@octavonline.com. For privacy, billing, or security topics, use the contact paths on the public trust pages.